Meet the new editorial scholar: George Webster
BiographyGeorge Webster, 28, graduate entry medical student at the University of Warwick became The BMJ…
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Diabetes: One in 10 patients on NHS’s “soups and shakes” diet plan went into remission
Just over one in 10 people who took part in NHS England’s Type 2 Diabetes…
Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers—what you need to know about this alternative remedy – Medical Xpress
Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers—what you need to know about this…
Horse miscarriages offer clues to causes of early human pregnancy loss
A study of horses — which share many important similarities with humans in their chromosomes…
New method tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in minutes
A new tool to track the neurons and molecules activated in the brain by psychedlic…
Astronomers uncover risks to planets that could host life
A groundbreaking study has revealed that red dwarf stars can produce stellar flares that carry…
Greenland fossil discovery reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe
Seeds, twigs, and insect parts found under two miles of ice confirm Greenland’s ice sheet…
Forecasting climate’s impact on a debilitating disease
In Brazil, climate and other human-made environmental changes threaten decades-long efforts to fight schistosomiasis, a…
Catching a new (sea) star
Researchers have discovered a new species of sea star (also known as starfish). The discovery…
Seismic detectors measure soil moisture using traffic noise
Using state of the art techniques, researchers use vibrations from traffic to measure underground soil…
Nature’s design marvel: How shark skin’s denticles adapt to wide speed
New findings on how sharks achieve drag reduction could inspire the design of riblets for…
Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada’s two largest cities
A new study conducted in Canada’s two largest cities has linked about 1,100 premature deaths…
Physicists develop new method to combine conventional internet with the quantum internet
Researchers send entangled photons and laser pulses of the same color over a single optical…
New model refutes leading theory on how Earth’s continents formed
Computational modeling shows that plate tectonics weren’t necessary for early continents. Read Original Article: New…
Honey added to yogurt supports probiotic cultures for digestive health
If you enjoy a bowl of plain yogurt in the morning, adding a spoonful of…
Tradition meets transformation for Maasai women
A new study reveals that a changing Africa is creating avenues of empowerment for Maasai…
Scientists and climate change: Extreme concern and high level of engagement
Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have…
Never ever underestimate the impact of small acts of kindness
A hospital patient feels terrified in a sleepless night, when a nurse—or perhaps a porter—comes…
Incidence of cardiovascular events was lower after covid-19 vaccination, study finds
The incidence of cardiovascular events, such as strokes, heart attacks, and blood clots, was lower…
Covid-19: NHS staff will be offered vaccine this autumn, but JCVI recommends more limited rollout
Frontline NHS staff will continue to be offered a covid vaccine as part of this…
Surrogacy needs to be regulated, not prohibited
Criticism of surrogacy—in which a woman carries a child for parents who cannot do so…
India’s billion dollar pharma industry has a waste problem
In January 2022 farmers in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, in the southern Indian state of Telangana, warned…
Assessment and management of self-harm and suicide risk in young people
What you need to knowSpeak to young people with respect, compassion, and sympathyDo not solely…
Offering comfort, not cure: the palliative care specialist
“Contrary to what people may think, working in a hospice doesn’t mean we all go…
Sixty seconds on . . . food allergies
Should I put my peanuts away?We often hear announcements on aeroplanes asking us not to…
Puberty blockers: BMA calls for lifting of ban on prescribing to children
The BMA has called for a pause in the government’s ban on the prescribing of…
Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know about this alternative remedy – Deccan Herald
Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know…
Esoteric beliefs and CAM impact SARS-CoV-2 immunization drivers, uptake and pediatric immunization views in Germany – Nature.com
Esoteric beliefs and CAM impact SARS-CoV-2 immunization drivers, uptake and pediatric immunization views in Germany Nature.com…
Prevalence, Reasons, and Perceived Benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases in Morocco: A Monocentric Cross-Sectional Study – Cureus
Prevalence, Reasons, and Perceived Benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases…
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy Continues Decades-Long Legacy – Westside Today
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy Continues Decades-Long Legacy Westside Today Read Original Article: Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy…
What exactly is cupping? – Harvard Health
What exactly is cupping? Harvard Health Read Original Article: What exactly is cupping? – Harvard Health…
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy Continues Decades-Long Legacy – Santa Monica Mirror
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy Continues Decades-Long Legacy Santa Monica Mirror Read Original Article: Santa Monica Homeopathic…
What researchers know about the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, to date
A new review article outlines the genetic, neurobiological, and environmental foundations for schizophrenia. Read Original…
New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID
Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies into long COVID to examine the number and range…
How the rising earth in Antarctica will impact future sea level rise
The rising earth beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet will likely become a major factor in…
Link between global warming and rising sea levels
A new study suggests that Earth’s natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica’s impact on rising…
Allergy cells’ hidden secret
Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognised as key…
When I use a word . . . . Fictional drugs in dystopian fiction
Speculative fiction and Walter BesantI have elsewhere defined fictional drugs as non-existent medicines, intended for…
Dementia: Almost half of cases could be prevented by tackling 14 risk factors, says commission
An estimated 45% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented entirely by tackling 14…
GPs vote overwhelmingly to take collective action over contract
GPs in England have voted in favour of taking collective action over their contractual terms…
GMC clarifies handling of complaints related to doctors’ activism
The General Medical Council has published a new guidance statement outlining how it deals with…
Global health reform must continue amid new infectious disease threats
The adoption of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) at the World Health Assembly…
Manipur’s mental health crisis, a year after violence
On 3 May last year Esther Haokip, a 23 year old Kuki student, was inside…
Helen Salisbury: Failings at the Care Quality Commission
We learnt recently that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been branded not fit for…
Wegovy: GP pilot scheme could be scrapped after failing to launch
The pilot scheme for making the weight loss drug semaglutide (marketed as Wegovy) more widely…
An independent panel should evaluate the health of presidential candidates
President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election campaign ended on the afternoon of 21 July 2024, not…
Trying to limit calories? Skip the dip, researchers advise
Snacks provide, on average, about one-fourth of most people’s daily calories. With nearly one in…
Retreat of tropical glaciers foreshadows changing climate’s effect on the global ice
As they are in many places around the globe, glaciers perched high in the Andes…
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Aging-related genomic culprit found in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have developed a way to study aged neurons in the lab without a brain…
Climate anomalies may play a major role in driving cholera pandemics
New research suggests that an El Nino event may have aided the establishment and spread…